02 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
1
Heat wave kills dozens across Chicago Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh and Cleveland with hundreds more prostrated. Reports describe intense suffering and disrupted life as offices and transit slow while temperatures soar and public safety resources strain.
London reports intense German efforts to hold and counter Allied gains in Flanders. Despite heavy rain, German forces launch continuous counterattacks to recover ground along a war-torn line. Allied plans reportedly aim at driving deeper with repeated drives along a broad front.
Paris dispatch reports military critics say the Belgian front clash between British and French forces could become the war’s greatest battle. They note vast scale, possible weeks of fighting, and strategic effects including weakened German positions and potential retirements from western Belgium and parts of France.
After three days of debate the senate passed a resolution to submit the prohibition question to the states. The measure, 65 to 20, makes the issue subject to ratification by three fourths of the states within a time limit. If the house approves, the amendment would go to the states for ratification. Dry leaders expect prompt action but fear war legislation may block progress. Kaiser calls war council in Brussels as reports place German leaders planning.
The Shipping Board announces plans to take over all ocean shipping for government use. Preparations to commence ship charter reallocation under congressional authority are described as imminent. The program would place American and British operations under a joint government plan to manage weekly shipping.
Reports from Tacoma indicate wooden shipyards at Veer and Taber are closing as workers resist new orders. The carpenters union threatens action over non union labor in military construction, with possible government intervention. London dispatch notes American army surgeons aiding British frontline medical staff in Flanders.
Delegates led by William D. Haywood react with emotion to the lynching of M Little, a TW W executive, questioning the copper mine gang involvement and praising Little as a champion of workers. Little, a former miner, died at thirty eight after a leg injury left him with crutches.
British reports indicate renewed pressure along the Rouleur positions as French and British units counterattack to regain ground. German efforts to retake lost terrain faltered over the past day with allied forces repelling assaults and extending control around Wyner loners area.
Reports from Paris describe renewed German attacks near Reims with limited gains as French defenses hold. An official note from Petrograd announces the resignation of the Allied commander in chief and the appointment of General Korylait to lead aerial operations in the region.
Seattle workers in the streetcar strike win admission to the national union of streetcar employes while accepting the open shop at the Traction Company. Leaders say organizing was the main goal with relief for Japanese business fears and broader labor tensions easing. Open bath facilities noted with Billy Anderson proprietor.
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